The Y South Health Association Christmas Tree Auction will be held at the Hotel Edgewater Dec. 2 through Dec 9. Come see all the great trees and other Christmas items! On Dec. 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 there will be refreshments and goodies as people place their final bids on these marvelous items.
Vanta Shafer
I am interested in finding out if there are others in the Seward community that would consider establishing a group dedicated to advancing the cause of a U.S. Department of Peace. I have gathered some preliminary information, and I will be attending a conference in Washington DC in February to learn more. More information is available at www.ThePeaceAlliance.org. Please contact me at ldraper@gci.net if you have interest in getting something started here in Seward.
Lori Draper
The annual open enrollment period is now in full swing (November 15 – December 31), for all Medicare Part D recipients. ALL Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in a Part D prescription drug plan should review that plan for the upcoming year. Many of the plans are making changes effective January 1, 2007 which could affect the coverage recipients have had during 2006. Anyone who has Medicare and does not have prescription drug coverage that is equal or superior to Medicare coverage should also review the available plans and consider enrolling since there are cumulative monthly penalties for not enrolling.
Enrollees can review their coverage benefits by logging onto www.medicare.gov website or calling Medicare at 1-800-633-4227.
For free assistance locally Seward has two Medicare volunteers: Lynn Hohl at the Independent Living Center, 224-8711 and Dana Paperman at the Seward Senior Center, 224-5604.
Enter your Gingerbread House by 12:00 p.m. on December 1, 2006 at the Alaska SeaLife Center. Judging will be from December 2 through December 4, and the winners will be announced December 6.
Seventy percent of your house construction must be ginger bread to qualify.
For official rules and entry form, please call Jackie Wilde at (907) 224-6394 or email: Jackie_Wilde@alaskasealife.org
Seward City Council Special Meeting
Action Agenda
Tuesday, November, 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
Linda Amberg, Steve Schafer and Jean Bardarson were appointed to negotiate a contract for an interim city manager.
This year’s fair happens this weekend, Friday 4:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. and again on Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. With 85 booths, you will find that perfect gift. As a reward to all of our loyal craft fair supporters, we will be giving away over 200 door prizes. (Hey guys, 12 of the prizes are charter fishing trips during the derby!) See you there at the Railroad building. P.S. Guys, don’t forget your wife!
Michelle Tote Class with Instructor Cedar Bourgeois at the Seward High School. Class fee is $35 per person, due 1 week before date of class. Class times and dates TBA in December. Please bring your own sewing machine and class materials needed. Contact Tanya at 224-4054 to leave a message during the day or email her at tbrewi@cityofseward.net
Class is limited to 10 participants, please register soon!
Other new classes are CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), CPR Classes, Beginning Sewing Classes and more! Look for more details here in Mid-December.
This fun event on Wednesday Dec 13, is for the littlest community members and is sponsored by Seward Community Schools & Seaview Community Services.
Join us for a fun Holiday story hour that includes a puppet show, holiday story with our Special Guest, coloring contest, snacks and fun entertainment! This event is free to the participants, though we are accepting donations for the local food bank if you would like to contribute. Infants and toddlers are welcome to participate, all children must be accompanied by an adult provider.
This event will take place at the Seward High School from 6:30 - 7:30pm.
Please call Tanya Brewi - Seward Community Schools Coordinator, at 224-9063 for more information.
Press Release
Contact: Sue Lang FSO-PA Seward Flotilla 170-02-05 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary suelang@alaska.com (907)224-8237 http://a1700205.uscgaux.info/
The Seward Flotilla, USCG Auxiliary will meet Friday, 1 December at 7 PM at the American Legion Hall, 402 5th Ave, Seward. Plans for the Festival of Trees, Polar Bear Jump-off, Member Training opportunities and District Training will be discussed. Everyone is welcome to join in Fellowship before and after the meeting.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian, uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, as well as the lead volunteer force in the Department of Homeland Security. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941.
The 31,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of the Coast Guard and Maritime Domain Awareness missions, such as Search & Rescue, Public Education, and Marine Environmental Protection.
For additional information on the many benefits of an auxiliary membership or to learn about other public boating programs available call Sue Lang at 224-8237 or visit the flotilla website at http://a1700205.uscgaux.info/index.html.
Pet of the Week: Cute and Sassy! This 5-yr old Princess is looking for her castle where she can live in luxury and be appropriately doted on with yummy treats and soft bedding! A fenced yard and cat-free home would best for this prancy girl.
Wish List: Not ready for a full time pet, but you have some time and love
to share? Consider being fostering a pet for a weekend or holiday!
Jennifer Carrick
Seward Animal Care and Control
POB 2934
Seward, AK 99664
907-224-7495
Nov. 18, 2006
11 a.m. Sexual Abuse of a Minor case from Troopers, assigned to officers. 2:30 p.m. Reporting party advised of an intoxicated female trying to use the gas pumps at Essential One. Vehicle was described as a grey Ford Ranger. Officers were unable to locate a vehicle matching description. 4:07 p.m. Reporting party advised of an injured eagle behind Preacher’s Pond near the campground by the river. Contacted SeaLife Center who is out looking for it. 5:57 p.m. Reporting party, of Eadsville, advised she discovered a white ermine had gotten into her house and she wanted a live trap from the animal control officer. Contacted animal control officer, who stated the live traps are too big for ermine. Reporting party will try to get it out another way. 6:12 p.m. Subject requested a Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department person call him to see if they could assist him into his house after his heel surgery. Contacted OC who requested a tone for a few volunteers to help. Response form faxed. 6:43 p.m. Reporting party advised of a red Dodge van that was in the Three Bears area and possibly intoxicated. Officer was unable to locate vehicle. 8:51 p.m. Reporting party from Department of Transportation advised of an intoxicated male walking southbound in the northbound lane by Spenard Builders Supply. Trooper contacted subject and provided transportation to Bear Paw Circle. Read More>
SEWARD CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
(Before 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting)
City Council Chambers, City Hall
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a work session on the City Manager’s Job Description on Monday, November 27, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The work session will commence at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and written comments may be sent to the City of Seward, c/o City Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to jlewis@cityofseward.net.
The city council will be negotiating an interim contract with a gentleman named Marvin Yoder. It appears he will be here on a part time basis and has over 20 years of city manager experience moving projects forward. We will begin advertising for a permanent city manager immediately.
For Individuals and Families in the Chugach Rural Education Attendance Area (REAA) (Cordova & Valdez), Copper River REAA (Richardson Hwy to Glennallen), Kenai Peninsula Borough (Seward & Seldovia), and the McCarthy area who suffered damages to real property (primary residence), personal property, and transportation during the October 2006 flooding.
· Description of damages and/or losses
· Damage and/or loss estimates
· Insurance information
Applicants needing an interpreter or with hearing disabilities should have a representative call the 1-800 number so arrangements can be made to take your application. Disaster assistance is available without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or economic status.
Seward Community Schools is hosting a fun Archery League this Fall at the Dale Lindsey Railway Terminal Building. The league nights take place every Friday evening from 5:30 - 9:30pm
Long Bows, Recurve and Compound Bows accepted, please do not bring Cross Bows. The league is for ages 14 years and older. (Teens need to be accompanied by an adult please).
Our Winter League season will start on Fri Jan 26 and run until Fri. Mar 9. Sign up by Jan. 26 for our Early bird rate of $ 28 per participant. Our Family Rate for the league will be announced Fri. Jan 12!
Fri. Dec 22 will be a “Holiday Food Drive” night in Seward Archery League! Bring in 3 canned food donations and receive a coupon for a $ 3 off a drop -in fee for your family member or friend! ( All particpants must sign a registration form to receive elegibility to participate)
For more information, please contact Tanya Brewi at 224-9063 -Seward Community Schools, Mon - Thurs. evenings after 5pm. Or you may leave a message at 224-4054 Sports & Rec. office, during the day hours.
Seward Sea Kayaking Exposition News
November 14, 2006 Meeting Notes
*Bringing Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Level Kayakers Together….
Present:
Paul Carter, Chairman (Edgewater Hotel & Charter Option)
Rick Brown, Vice Chairman (Adventures Latitude 60 North)
Capt. Sherrie Miller, (Miller’s Landing)
Allen Drake (Flotilla Commander, Seward USCG Auxiliary)
Susan Swiderski (Orca Island)
Nate Chambers, (Kayak Guide & SeaLife Center)
The Seward Sea Kayaking Exposition is having a meeting Tuesday, November 21st at 5 PM at the Hotel Edgewater Conference Room (downstairs). The Exposition will be held May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 of 2007. Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings! Volunteers, Lecturers, and Sponsors are all needed. No kayaking experience is necessary to help volunteer! Seward has been listed by leading paddling magazines as the 2nd best place in the world for Sea Kayaking! Come help us plan and coordinate 5 days of fun and events! For more information, please contact:
November 27, 2006 Meeting
City Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards
B. Borough Assembly Report
C. City Manager’s Report
D. School Board Report
E. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
F. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations
Public urged to attent!!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Applicants are:
**Pat Reilly – 4:00 p.m.
**David Squires – 4:20 p.m.
**Matt Rowley – 4:40 p.m.
**Lee Houston – 5:00 p.m.
**Scott Williams – 5:20 p.m.
**Marvin Yoder – 5:40 p.m.
Pet of the Week: “Tracker” is the little Beagle mix with a big heart. This snuggly yet spunky 8-yr old neutered male is ready to bring a sparkle to your home this holiday and for many years to come! He is crate trained, knows basic manners and would like to be the center of your world. He is a great mix of quiet, but always ready to go when you are!
Wish List: Wonderful adult dogs are patiently awaiting adoption at the shelter- Come adopt or perhaps consider being a foster home!
Jennifer Carrick
Seward Animal Care and Control
POB 2934
Seward, AK 99664
907-224-7495
Free Movie Night at Resurrect Art Coffee House, hosted by Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance: An Inconvenient Truth. Two showings! Wed, Dec 6 and Thurs, Dec 7 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are free and can be picked up at Resurrect Art Coffee House starting Mon 11/27. No admission without a ticket. For more information, visit http://www.rbca-alaska.org/ or call 224-4621.
An Inconvenient Truth Preview
Nov. 11, 2006
1:07 p.m. Reporting party requested to speak with Troopers regarding snow plowing that is being done by his neighbors that is causing him to be unable to drive into his driveway. Residence is located on Kingshead Rd. Info passed on to Soldotna Alaska State Troopers. 1:44 p.m. Reporting party advised vehicle in ditch, location mile 10. No injuries. Troopers advised and a wrecker was sent. Bear Creek volunteer advised via radio that there were two vehicles involved and both parties were being combative. Location was mile 4. Officer responded to the scene to wait for Troopers’ arrival. 2:26 p.m. Reporting party advised of a propane smell coming from the entry way of the old middle school. Officer was advised. Read More>
Question: Am I required to pull to the side of the road for a vehicle with blue flashing lights? Are they allowed to speed?
Answer: 13 AAC 02.140 states that a driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a responding authorized vehicle displaying a flashing blue light (Fine of $250 and 6 points). The driver of a vehicle displaying a flashing blue light has a duty to drive with regard for the safety of all persons using the highways. In Seward, the people who are responding to emergencies with blue flashing lights are either volunteer firefighters or the ambulance crew. You may see them expedite somewhat but wouldn’t you want them to hurry a bit if your house was on fire or you were injured? Appreciate the volunteers.
Questions, comments, tip suggestions: coptalk@cityofseward.net
Community Workshops - Feasibility Assessment
More visitors to Seward?
Increased visitor spending?
New City revenues and expenditures?
Find out about what’s been learned, and share your views!
Workshop 1
Thursday, November 16th
12noon - 1:30pm
Legends Building
5th & Washington St.
Overview of findings with a focus on: physical form of the conference facility
Workshop 2
Monday, November 20
6:30 - 8:30pm
Legends Building
5th & Washington St.
Overview of findings with a focus on:- options for partnerships- food service/kitchen- accommodations- break-out spaces
The workshops will present findings from the recently completed draft Conference Center feasibility assesment. We want to share what we’ve learned, and get community views on the best ways to make the project work.
Report summaries and the full report are available at Seward City Hall, Seward Public Library, www.agnewbeck.com, or www.cityofseward.net.
Find out more:
Christy Terry
City of Seward
(907) 224-4002
www.cityofseward.net
Chris Beck or Heather Stewart
Agnew::Beck
(907) 222-5424
www.agnewbeck.com
2006-07
9th Grade
Allison Barnwell* Holly Ganser*
Joseph Nyholm* Gregory VonBorstel*
Sylvia Young* Logan Adelmann
Kaban Backlund Monica Bailey
Derek Brasch Ryan Coon
Nicholas Dipiero Katelyn Dyer
Karlie Ennes Alexandria Espelin
Nicole Hewitt Steven Houck
Kyle Kain Rachawadee Koetnana
Joshua Kompkoff William Markowitz
Brenton Meier Serena Melville
Sean Moline Kayla Reedy
Ryan Sawyer Amy Schilling
Nicholas Stebbins Julia Vander Vegt
Shane Waliezer Shelby Washik
Sierra Young
10th Grade
Tyler Haddow* David Hebert*
Trevor Olsen* MaryKate Barkley
Dylan Beck Andrew Cloward
Calamity Farris Ian Filbert
Peter Fleming Brittni Hendricks
Meghan O’Leary Cara Osenga
Suhyeon Park Travis Price
Benjamin Rininger Renee St. Amand
Jung Yoo
11th Grade
Mark Chase* Kimberly Hewitt*
Samara Johnson* Katharina Krischok*
Alan Logan* Annemiek Analoak
Koal Backlund Ivana Banic
Michelle Buchanan Jessica Calhoun
Kylie Clemens Denali Foldager
Rubye Foldager Katherine Kain
Amelia Kellar Jonathon Lo
Chloe Milton Tiffany Ramsey
Aaron Sarka Rebecca Starr
Elizabeth Sutphin Thomas Witthake
Matthew Worabel
12th Grade
Trent Anderson* Maile Atkinson*
Nichole Feemster* Sarah Glaser*
Diana Hill* Juno Prochazka*
Lindsey VonBorstel* William Chisholm
Alexander Cloward Heather Dalberg
Jongwoo Kim Jason Long
Logan McDonald Erin Moore
Panatda Roddan Kevin Talens
* Denotes 4.0 GPA